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    Lorenz nipple removal help needed.

    Having difficult time removing the nipple from my Muster 1854 Lorenz which had been severely battered by dry firing and who knows when it was last removed. I am letting it soak in Kroil for the next week. When I get back to it I was thinking of adding heat to the bolster area. I was wondering how much heat would be safe to add?

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    Also take and run a little Kroil oil also down the barrel and tilt it so the oil runs in the bolster and let it soak for a few days. If you have to apply heat use a propane torch with a very small flame and just heat the bolster. You don't have to get it very hot. If it still will not come out try using a broken bolt remover.
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    Just a safety note. Check with the ramrod to make sure there's no round in there before applying any heat. I'm not paranoid, but I did find one loaded once, so now I'm a little more mindful about checking. Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Weems View Post
    Having difficult time removing the nipple from my Muster 1854 Lorenz which had been severely battered by dry firing and who knows when it was last removed. I am letting it soak in Kroil for the next week. When I get back to it I was thinking of adding heat to the bolster area. I was wondering how much heat would be safe to add?
    I have had really good luck with PB Blaster penetrating oil, it does penetrate better than most of the others. Give it about 12hours. I would try that before using heat. Also if you have 4 flats on the nipple and can find a small socket that fits good, you might want to try a 1/4 inch impact tool. I love mine.
    Chuck Fugate

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    Lorenz nipple removal

    Thanks for all the replies. After soaking in Kroil for a day I was able to remove the breech plug which was in good condition but the bore is toast from a shooters perpective. No loads which I also came across once! I am now soaking in Kroil for the next week and using the tilt method to get it into the bolster area— may try some PB blaster also as I am hoping not to heat it.

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    If the bore is really toast then either it will need a reline or it becomes a wall hanger; either way a little heat won't be a problem. I've used those little butane pocket torches successfully for such-like problems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 0556V View Post
    I have had really good luck with PB Blaster penetrating oil, it does penetrate better than most of the others. Give it about 12hours. I would try that before using heat. Also if you have 4 flats on the nipple and can find a small socket that fits good, you might want to try a 1/4 inch impact tool. I love mine.
    I second the impact tool. A real life saver

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